Conan Young
Quake-damaged homes case progresses with Ross' settlement
About 3000 Cantabrians short changed on the payouts they received for their quake damaged homes are a step closer to getting their money, after the settlement of a landmark class action.
After a… Audio
Call for South Island border as Auckland Covid cases rise
As daily Covid cases continue to climb in Auckland, there are rumblings of rebellion in the South Island and a call to break away.
The separatists now have some allies in high places with top… Audio
Covid-19: A 'matter of time' before virus hits South Island
Experts warn it's probably just a matter of time before Covid-19 spreads its tentacles further and in to areas such as the South Island, which hasn't had widespread transmission for almost 18 months.
…Trial date set for murder accused mother
A trial date has been set for the South African mother of three charged with killing her three daughters.
40 year old Lauren Dickason, who is a medical practitioner, was excused from appearing in the… Audio
Hundreds gather for vigil in Timaru for three sisters
About 300 people gathered outside the Timaru home where the three South African sisters were killed a week ago yesterday.
At the candlelight vigil last night, a message was read out from the father… Audio
Experts question Fonterra sponsored nitrates study
A study which plays down the link between cancer and nitrates in drinking water is being dismissed for failing to meet the scientific mark.
The research in question was co-sponsored by Fonterra and… Audio
Government considering winding back wetland protection
The government is being accused of caving to big business by winding back protections for wetlands.
Rules, only brought in a year ago, currently stop any sort of development within 100 metres of a… Audio
Locks down after lockdown: Hairdressers battle shaggy manes in level 2
As most of the country enjoys the new freedoms allowed under alert level 2, spare a thought for the hairdressers out there.
Just over three weeks of lockdown has resulted in some shaggy manes and… Video, Audio
Covid-19: NZ split along alert level lines
New Zealand is split along Covid-19 lines from level 2 to level 4.
RNZ reporters hit the streets to see what it was like. Audio
Covid-19: First morning of Alert Level 2 for many
The Covid-19 split has just got deeper. Most of the country - 3.2 million - have slipped into level 2 restrictions - while 1.6 million Aucklanders continue to hunker down at level 4.
Reporters were… Audio
Covid-19: Woman stuck in Westport after unlucky 18 months
From a life in California to finding herself homeless, a woman stuck in Westport has seen a series of misadventures the past 18 months.
Covid-19 has left Pat MacLeod stranded - and has also cancelled… Audio
Covid-19: Who will give up place in vaccine queue to Auckland?
Phil Goff's renewed calls for Aucklanders to be given priority to the Covid-19 vaccine.
The vaccine is in hot demand and the government has admitted the current supply cannot sustain that demand.
… Video, Audio
Covid-19: South Islanders ready for level 2
The country finds out today whether everyone but Aucklanders will move out level four lockdown at midnight.
Many Mainlanders want to see a move straight to level two or at the very least a good… Audio
Covid-19: Lockdown advice from the experts
'It's life Jim, but not as we know it.' - a famous observation by Star Trek's Spock that could easily describe lockdown.
Many things we take for granted are simply not as straightforward. Often more… Audio
Covid-19: Stuck travellers given extra time to get home
Those who found themselves out of town when lockdown was announced, now have until midnight tonight to get home.
The original 48-hour travel window threatened to leave hundreds stranded as they… Audio
Supermarkets taking different approaches to mask wearing
From today, Pak n Save and New World will turn anyone away who is not wearing a mask.
Owners Foodstuffs says the rule will apply to all of its different store brands.
Masks are now compulsory for… Audio
Covid-19: South Islanders mostly supportive of lockdown
Most of those spoken to in the South Island by RNZ last night were convinced of the need to lock down, despite the positive case being located in the North Island.
Conan Young reports. Audio
GP says Canterbury DHB underestimated group 1 numbers
A miscalculation of how many Cantabrians are in group one of the vaccination rollout is being blamed for the DHB's stuttering progress.
Group 1 includes people working at the border or in MIQ, and… Audio
Still no arrests following stabbings in Christchurch
There have still been no arrests after three teenagers were stabbed at a Christchurch party, with one losing their life.
Sixteen-year-old Zion Purukamu died from his injuries while the other two… Audio
Teens urged to plan for possibility of party gatecrashers after Christchurch stabbing
There have still been no arrests after three teenagers were stabbed at a Christchurch party, with one losing their life.
Sixteen-year-old Zion Purukamu died from his injuries while the other two… Audio